Contains Regulated Ingredients
EU Restricted Ingredients
These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?
Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:
- Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
- Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
- pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
- Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
- Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients
These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.8
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
33 natural 5 synthetic
Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 87% natural and 13% synthetic.
Fragrance3 essential oils
Humectants5 humectants
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning18:Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Caffeine, Ceramide NP, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Honey Extract... +10 more
type of chemical entity5:Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Ubiquinone
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — silky, designed for the delicate eye area
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Silky, lightweight — designed to absorb without pulling
Silicone-smooth or gel-light — designed for the thinnest skin on the face. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.
